Welcome to the Governors' section
What do school governors do?
Our governors provide strategic leadership and accountability in school. Each governor is a member of the governing body, which is established in law as a corporate body. Decisions are the joint responsibility of the governing body. Its key functions are to:
- set the aims, objectives, targets and policies for the school
- monitor and evaluate the progress school is making towards achievement of its aims and objectives
- be a source of challenge and support to the head teacher (a critical friend)
- oversee the financial peformance of the school
The governing body is not responsible for the internal organisation, management and control of the school and the implementation of the strategic framework established by the governing body - this is the responsibility of the head teacher.
Different categories of governor:
Parent Governors have a child in school at the time of their elections and are elected by the parents with children at the school.
Staff Governors are members of staff at the school and are elected by their colleagues.
Co-opted Governors are co-opted on to the governing body by other members because they come from a specialist group such as a business community or because they possess a particular skill which can contribute to the governing body.
Local Authority Governor
Meet the Governors
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Chair of Governors Co-opted Governor I joined the governing body in 2017 and became Chair of Governors in January 2018. I have worked in education teaching at primary, secondary and further education levels. Over the years I have been involved with St. Laurence's first as a mum (3 of my 4 children attended the school) and more recently several of my foster placements have also been educated here. Business Interest: None Other establishments governed: None Relationships with staff/members of the governing body: None Appointed: 11/01/2024 Appointed until: 10/01/2026 emma.small@st-laurenceprimary.com ************************************************************************* |
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Mr Dean Griffin Parent Governor Hello, I was appointed Parent Governor on 23rd June 2022 With having 4 children in the school and with another 2 to come through, I felt it was only right to give something back and help shape their future within St Laurence’s. I am an accountant, and work within the Security Industry, for both, an apprenticeship provider, and a trade association. With this, I have some knowledge of how an education provider should work, so hope to be able to bring some of my knowledge to the school. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, as well as enduring life as an Everton fan. Please feel free to say hello, if you see me around school. Business Interest: None Other establishments governed: None Relationships with staff/members of the governing body: None Appointed: 23/06/2022 Appointed until: 23/06/2025 ************************************************************ |
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Mr Peter SellFoundation Governor / Vice ChairI have only been a Governor since early 2020, with this being my first such appointment. Neither have I been involved in the education system since leaving school many years ago. Currently I am on the Finance Committee. For the first 32 years of my working life I was employed by Barclays Bank at various branches eventually retiring as a manager in the West Midlands. Following this, I became self employed, primarily investigating fraud and mis-selling in the financial services industry. For some 15 years I worked in this sector right across the UK, before retiring completely. My wife, Cherry and I have lived in Shropshire for almost 30 years and now live right next door to the school. We have 3 daughters and 5 grandchildren living in various parts of the country. Other interests: A member of the Hereford Diocesan Guild of Church Bell ringers at St. Laurence's in Ludlow. Also chair of Hereford United Supporters Trust and of the Brown Clee Burn Association 11k Run, raising funds for locals good causes. Other establishment governorships: None Relationships with staff/members of the governing body: None Appointed: 23/01/2020 Appointed until: 23/03/2024 ************************************************************************* |
Suzy HopkinsCo-opted Governor
Appointed: 01/09/2023 Appointed until: 30/08/2025
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Kelvin PriceFoundation Governor My main role is being the Rector of Ludlow. I have one child at the school. My professional background was originally within the British Army, and then after studying theology I became a parish priest within the Church of England. Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my family, watching and playing sport and being part of the Ludlow community. Business Interest: None Other establishments governed: None Relationships with staff/members of the governing body: None Appointed: 01/09/2023
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Sebastian BowenI was born in India, living there until six years old when my family moved to Botswana and South Africa for five years. I served as an officer in the Royal Marines and I have also been a qualified teacher. Other establishment governorships: None Relationships with staff/members of the governing body: None Appointed: 01/02/2023 Appointed until 30/01/2027 ***************************************************************************** |
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Mrs Emma Small
Mr Stephen Matthews